Iowa’s finest high school marching bands will perform in the 35th Annual Marion Marching Invitational. The competition will be held at the Marion Football Field across from Thomas Park, in Marion. More than 1,800 students will be performing in this Iowa High School Music Association sanctioned event.

Trophies will be awarded for all places in each class. Awards will also be given to outstanding drum majors, color guards, horn lines, drum lines, and an overall champion for the evening.

Gates open at 4:00 p.m. with competition beginning at 4:50 p.m. Concessions will be available.